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You come to this place not for the food, but the nice ambiance and somewhat affordable beer. You seat yourself and grab water/utensils. There's a two areas to sit- one more for drinks and the other with picnic style seating. There's also outdoor seating. AC is kept at 73, so it can feel a bit warm inside in summer. Food is alright, but definitely a bit pricey for what you pay. All the pizzas are thin crust, so I would recommend 3 for 4 people if you intend on actually eating a meal instead of just socializing. There's usually a DJ in the corner, but the music is pretty standard top 50. Service is friendly and fast.
Stopped by to check out Lorelei's Krampus Island Holiday Pop-up. My friend and I enjoyed some of their cocktails off the popup menu including the Douglas Fir and Kramplemousse. The drinks were balanced and delicious. They offer pizzas and some other small bites at a conjoining pizza restaurant called Woodfired. Their pepperoni pizza was so good and I had lunch for the next day!
Such a good spot for drinks! My boyfriend and I had a big Italian dinner and were feeling so full and I had remembered they had this drink called an Underberg that is a digestif (it helps you digest your food and makes you feel less crappy after a big meal) so we each took one and it actually worked! Vibes are always fun - deff recommend.
Pizza and fantastic brews and cocktails, what more could you ask for! Lorelei is one of the coziest bars in the area. Very knowledgeable and kind staff, plus their pizza is delicious! Front room serves cocktails and wine while the back "beer hall" serves... you guessed it, beer! No reservations and first come first serve seating. I've never had trouble finding a seat before though.
We stopped in before heading home on a Saturday night as they had a barleywine night and we love some Bwizzle. They were out of the one we lost wanted to try but we understood that was sought out. We tried two others though that we don't typically see around here. They had several local barleywines (East End Gratitude) as well. Service was very friendly and she was happy to recommend based on our tastes. The place was pretty empty but they had just switched to being open later. The pizza sounds amazing (and looks good) but they were long sold out for the night. We definitely will return, especially for the cacio e Pepe pizza. Great little spot to stop into for something different. We stuck to the beer hall but they also have another side with wine and cocktails and even a wine shop.
This is a super cool place but the girl who waited on me had a crappy attitude. I stopped in one day to grab a vegan pie to go on my walk back to the hotel I was staying at after enjoying a couple beers and an app down the street. I walked in and placed an order to go and bought a couple beers while waiting for my buzzer to go off. I asked the girl who waited on me if I could buy a mug but she said there were non available but I was like why don't you just sell me one of these, lol! She said she couldn't, makes zero sense, but okay. The atmosphere was nice and every seemed to be enjoying themselves. I love the fact that they have a wine bar on the other side with what looked to be some cool af mixologists at the bar as well. The pizza was probably one of the best vegan pies I have ever had, even though it was overpriced for what I got, but that is the cost of being vegan and saving as many animals as possible. I liked this place, I'll be back again to enjoy that banger of a pizza while enjoying some cold brews from my favorite mug that I couldn't buy, boo!
I know Pittsburgh has many pizza spots but this place really surprised me. It always looked really nice from the outside but I was not expecting the food and the drinks to be this amazing. They have one of the best thin crust pizzas around, and all of their drinks were complex and very high quality. Ordering and picking up your food might be a bit confusing but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty straight forward. I will say, it took a while to get our pizza but it was very busy. I will for sure order ahead next time
Incredibly unique atmosphere for Pittsburgh. I wasn't expecting the cafeteria-style seating but it was different in a good way. The ambiance was a 5/5. They have a cool craft cocktail menu. I had their take on the aperol spritz which was tasty. Every other cocktail on the menu looked delicious! We had the cacio e pepe pizza which was good, I'm just not the fondest of wood fired pizza; this was still great though. We were also told the wait for pizza could be as long as an hour and fifteen minutes, but it ended up coming out after about 30 minutes. The downfall of our night was the service. Our server took our food and drink order and then essentially disappeared and they never came back over to us. Someone else brought our food out and the bartender brought our drinks over. After finishing our cocktails and pizza and sitting around for a while, a nice woman that I assume was the manager (the girl with pink hair!) came over to us to see how everything was and if we needed anything. She was super sweet and got us a box and our check and then was talking with us about our night. We wanted to order a second round of drinks but after our server's long disappearance, we didn't have time. I would come back and sit at the bar- the bartenders seemed very attentive, plus I love watching people make drinks. For the price, I probably wouldn't get pizza again. I would probably give this place a 3.5 stars.
Great pizza, great apps, great drinks!! Everything was delicious. Their ordering system confused me at first, I wasn't sure which bar I was supposed to order at, and where to pick up the pizza (order at the front bar, pick up in a back room near the kitchen). It wasn't a big deal but something I noticed. Aesthetic was super cute, we were there early, and by the time we left a DJ was setting up that evening. Love it! Highly recommend. Great experience overall.
A large group of us stopped by on Wednesday night and it's huge so fantastic for groups! The beer half side is on the right hand side when you walk in and you can get cocktails at the bar on the left hand side. They had a good amount of well crafted cocktails and I especially loved the clarified Stone Nectar. They also have food and we shared a pepperoni pizza and it was pretty good! read more
My wife and I went here after dinner and it was a great experience. The bartenders were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Elias crafted drinks that catered to your individual tastes. We definitely plan to return whenever we are in the area. read more
2 years ago
You come to this place not for the food, but the nice ambiance and somewhat affordable beer. You seat yourself and grab water/utensils. There's a two areas to sit- one more for drinks and the other with picnic style seating. There's also outdoor seating. AC is kept at 73, so it can feel a bit warm inside in summer. Food is alright, but definitely a bit pricey for what you pay. All the pizzas are thin crust, so I would recommend 3 for 4 people if you intend on actually eating a meal instead of just socializing. There's usually a DJ in the corner, but the music is pretty standard top 50. Service is friendly and fast. read more
Stopped by to check out Lorelei's Krampus Island Holiday Pop-up. My friend and I enjoyed some of their cocktails off the popup menu including the Douglas Fir and Kramplemousse. The drinks were balanced and delicious. They offer pizzas and some other small bites at a conjoining pizza restaurant called Woodfired. Their pepperoni pizza was so good and I had lunch for the next day! read more
1 year ago
Such a good spot for drinks! My boyfriend and I had a big Italian dinner and were feeling so full and I had remembered they had this drink called an Underberg that is a digestif (it helps you digest your food and makes you feel less crappy after a big meal) so we each took one and it actually worked! Vibes are always fun - deff recommend. read more
Pizza and fantastic brews and cocktails, what more could you ask for! Lorelei is one of the coziest bars in the area. Very knowledgeable and kind staff, plus their pizza is delicious! Front room serves cocktails and wine while the back "beer hall" serves... you guessed it, beer! No reservations and first come first serve seating. I've never had trouble finding a seat before though. read more
1 year ago
Fantastic cocktails with a good beer selection with great ambience - a perfect place for a date, drinks with coworkers or when you just want good mood lighting. Pizza was delicious- love a good crust with the salty crisp pepperoni and spicy sweet hot honey read more
We stopped in before heading home on a Saturday night as they had a barleywine night and we love some Bwizzle. They were out of the one we lost wanted to try but we understood that was sought out. We tried two others though that we don't typically see around here. They had several local barleywines (East End Gratitude) as well. Service was very friendly and she was happy to recommend based on our tastes. The place was pretty empty but they had just switched to being open later. The pizza sounds amazing (and looks good) but they were long sold out for the night. We definitely will return, especially for the cacio e Pepe pizza. Great little spot to stop into for something different. We stuck to the beer hall but they also have another side with wine and cocktails and even a wine shop. read more
This is a super cool place but the girl who waited on me had a crappy attitude. I stopped in one day to grab a vegan pie to go on my walk back to the hotel I was staying at after enjoying a couple beers and an app down the street. I walked in and placed an order to go and bought a couple beers while waiting for my buzzer to go off. I asked the girl who waited on me if I could buy a mug but she said there were non available but I was like why don't you just sell me one of these, lol! She said she couldn't, makes zero sense, but okay. The atmosphere was nice and every seemed to be enjoying themselves. I love the fact that they have a wine bar on the other side with what looked to be some cool af mixologists at the bar as well. The pizza was probably one of the best vegan pies I have ever had, even though it was overpriced for what I got, but that is the cost of being vegan and saving as many animals as possible. I liked this place, I'll be back again to enjoy that banger of a pizza while enjoying some cold brews from my favorite mug that I couldn't buy, boo! read more
Came in for drinks after dinner tonight. Really like the vibe of this place. Had a great gin drink--the Last Waltz-- that the bartender had developed. In the past haver gotten their pizza which is very good. Need to come back here more often! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I know Pittsburgh has many pizza spots but this place really surprised me. It always looked really nice from the outside but I was not expecting the food and the drinks to be this amazing. They have one of the best thin crust pizzas around, and all of their drinks were complex and very high quality. Ordering and picking up your food might be a bit confusing but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty straight forward. I will say, it took a while to get our pizza but it was very busy. I will for sure order ahead next time read more
Incredibly unique atmosphere for Pittsburgh. I wasn't expecting the cafeteria-style seating but it was different in a good way. The ambiance was a 5/5. They have a cool craft cocktail menu. I had their take on the aperol spritz which was tasty. Every other cocktail on the menu looked delicious! We had the cacio e pepe pizza which was good, I'm just not the fondest of wood fired pizza; this was still great though. We were also told the wait for pizza could be as long as an hour and fifteen minutes, but it ended up coming out after about 30 minutes. The downfall of our night was the service. Our server took our food and drink order and then essentially disappeared and they never came back over to us. Someone else brought our food out and the bartender brought our drinks over. After finishing our cocktails and pizza and sitting around for a while, a nice woman that I assume was the manager (the girl with pink hair!) came over to us to see how everything was and if we needed anything. She was super sweet and got us a box and our check and then was talking with us about our night. We wanted to order a second round of drinks but after our server's long disappearance, we didn't have time. I would come back and sit at the bar- the bartenders seemed very attentive, plus I love watching people make drinks. For the price, I probably wouldn't get pizza again. I would probably give this place a 3.5 stars. read more
2 years ago
Great pizza, great apps, great drinks!! Everything was delicious. Their ordering system confused me at first, I wasn't sure which bar I was supposed to order at, and where to pick up the pizza (order at the front bar, pick up in a back room near the kitchen). It wasn't a big deal but something I noticed. Aesthetic was super cute, we were there early, and by the time we left a DJ was setting up that evening. Love it! Highly recommend. Great experience overall. read more
This is a cute spot in East Liberty! They are a bar that has a separate wine/cocktails and beer bar counters. They also serve woodfire pizza here and my friends said it was pretty delicious. I liked the cocktails here a lot. We tried the Composer and Alpine Old Fashioned. I didn't like the cider I had here since it was quite footy. The beer was good. I liked how much seating there was inside, since it expected it to be smaller. This is a decent place for a larger group since they have large tables. There's also seating outside with picnic tables. Overall, a good spot to go with friends for a drink. Service was decent but it was quite confusing when we first got there since we didn't know how it worked. You really just find a table and order at the bar. read more
I like this place. The dining area had good vibes and the food was great! Our group sampled most of their cocktail menu, and while I don't remember their names I did think they were all quite tasty. I think the place is self bus when it's busy, but our server told us not to worry about it since it was just a Thursday night. The restaurant is in a great spot to walk to get ice cream, or bar hop after your meal, so that was another benefit of hanging here. Overall, I think the high rating of this place is well deserved and I would go back if looking for a hip place to eat with good drinks! read more
1 year ago
This place offers counter service. The staff was amicable. I like the ambience. It's a good place for drinks! The drinks were really good and so were the small plates. I had ordered red pepper dip which was good. I ordered mushroom pizza. It wasn't that great. The pizza sauce was very sweet and mushrooms very salty. read more
I've been coming to Lorelei for years - always great service and even better drinks. With the addition of Woodfired pizzas, it's impossible not to keep going back! I think about the Cacio e Pepe pizza OFTEN. Their seasonally rotating drink menu is always a delight - right now I've really loved their Briar Rose. read more
2 years ago
Cute date spot for just drinks. We sat at the bar and got a glass of wine each. Bar could easily have a few more spaces with some high tops around. We were told about last call around 9:45 and just finished our wine and left- not a place I think I would try to eat at it I return. read more
4 years ago
In leaving Muddy Waters, I happened upon this hidden gem ! We will never come to Pittsburgh again without paying a visit here.. they had a great selection of beer to include delish German style brews.. they did have guest taps on from Dancing Gnome. The pizza was delish and we snagged a lemon blueberry dessert (blondie).. they did not disappoint! This is a must visit on your trips to Pittsburgh..! read more
3 years ago
Popped in for a night cap on a Friday night. Very helpful staff who helped my indecisive self. Will be back. read more
5 years ago
A great place for wood fired pizza and unique wine purchases. I respect this business for its decision to take time off while Covid cases are rising and respecting the safety and well-being of their staff. We stopped in today for a quick tasting and pizza to go before they take some time away for the holidays. Super friendly and welcoming! Oh, get that vaccine! read more
Every time I've been to Lorelei has been so delightful, from drinks to food and everything in between. I'm thrilled that they've pivoted to pizza as well as wonderful beverages! They really lean into seasonal specials and events, and their menu seems to rotate to meet the energy of changing interests and available produce/ingredients. Lorelei is great for a date night, girl's night out, or a group gathering - it's both elegant and fun! read more
One word, okay maybe two: peach pizza. Could this be the second biggest pizza controversy after pineapples on pizza? Maybe. But if you take anything from this review, please at least try it. The peach's subtle sweetness is the perfect balance against the saltiness of the pizza. It's not as overpowering as you may think. Honestly all of their pizza was great. We also had the cacio de Pepe and the chorizo and I wouldn't be able to come up with a critic even if I had to. Not to mention they have a wide selection of delicious beer and mixed drinks to pair with their delicious pizza. The space is also a great place for large groups or a date. Never had a problem getting a seat and it's quiet enough for conversation though not overly so. read more
Atmosphere - 5/5 Food - 3/5 Drink - 3/5 Service - 4/5 Lorelei's chic interior is quite lovely and I love the long table upgraded beer-hall style (we sat in the smaller section however). For the price, I feel like the food and drink is a bit lackluster. The presentation was there, but the cacio e pepe pizza was super bland and needed a heavy sprinkling of red pepper flakes to give it any flavor (note that pizzas take a while to come out, maybe 20-30 mins). White bean dip was also bland. Drinks were hit or miss. Service wasn't rude at all as I've seen a couple other reviews mention, though a bit forgetful. That being said, I would come back to try a different, more flavorful pizza and maybe some of their beers on the hall side during a happy hour. I also wish their hours weren't so limited. I also believe we weren't aware that 20% gratuity was already added and so mistakenly added extra on top of it. Wouldn't have minded if service was more exceptional. read more
5 years ago
We had an amazing time at Lorelei! The cocktails are very on par with some of the other best cocktail bars in the city. We ordered the Amalfi Gimlet, the King Louie, and the Alpino Sour. All the drinks were great. My personal favorite drink was the King Louie served with a balsamic glaze. We also ordered a pizza which was pretty tasty. Service is fantastic; all of the waiters are extremely helpful and friendly! We cannot wait to return. read more
Like the beautiful Lorelei of folk legend, this new establishment can lure me toward the rocks any day! I'm a complete fan of 2018 Chef of the Year, Jamilka Borges. Her food is always amazing, and Lorelei's food is no exception. First, the beer list is extraordinary. I find very few places that carry Brew Gentleman, so that's a real plus for me. I can't speak for the mixed drinks, except they are hand crafted, use the best ingredients, and they look amazing. The food menu is somewhat limited, although they do change the menu somewhat frequently. My friend recommended the Lamb Pie, which I dutifully ordered, and it was delicious. The Pretzel is unique, and hard to describe, but it's a gourmet treat. The Ricotta Pie is also remarkable. For dessert, I ordered the Pumpkin Mousse, which was stellar. Overall, the food is outstanding, creative and delicious. Just a few notes, there are some details that beg for improvement. There were a number of mistakes made with my order, but I will completely forgive those slips, because this place is still new. The place can be extremely drafty in the wintertime, I'm not sure what can be done about that, except that the cold air rushes in anytime the door is opened, and there are 2 entrances, so it's a little difficult to escape. I thought it was hilarious that they offer German Chocolate Cake. So many details of the restaurant are authentically German, however German Chocolate cake is named after Sam German, and has absolutely nothing to do with Germany. Let's just assume Lorelei is being playful, and that they are celebrating all things German! read more
Lorelei is such a unique space and a great edition to Pittsburgh! The space is gorgeous. So clean and fresh looking! Crisp white walls with greenery and succulents everywhere! Lorelei would be a great choice for a bridal/ baby shower. The beer is cold and they have great happy hour specials! They are known for their pretzels, but I thought they were just okay in my opinion. The cakes and cookies looked way better ;) East Liberty is the new poppin neighborhood in town with tons of great options to eat and drink; and Lorelei fits right in! read more
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124 S Highland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
East Liberty
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(412) 214-6926
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Are they no longer serving cocktails? Last time I went, they had removed cocktails from their menu completely
They do serve cocktails on the wine and cocktail side of the restaurant. But just beer in the beer hall.
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